GD vs MP Match Prediction: 10th Match, Big Cricket League, 2026
Gujarat Diamonds To Win, 1.56
Gujarat Diamonds beat Southern Spartans by nine wickets in their last match.
Upul Tharanga scored 65 off 40 and Anuj Chaudhary hit 67 off 59 in the same game.
Jesal Karia took two wickets in the latest win and earlier produced 46 off 26 with three wickets against Mumbai Marines.
GJD vs MPT Betting Tips
Total runs in the match under 315.5
The pitch at Greater Noida Sports Complex has proven moderately tricky for batting first during the Big Cricket League 2026 season. The average first-innings score stands at 158, with the second innings averaging 149. Given Gujarat Diamonds' recent batting struggles—they were bowled out for just 114 in their last fixture—we anticipate this total line might be slightly too high for these two specific lineups.
Total wickets in the match over 12.5
Pace bowlers have dominated at Greater Noida over the last ten matches, claiming 64% of all wickets taken. Both Gujarat Diamonds and MP Tigers have shown vulnerability against disciplined pace bowling, with Gujarat notably losing all ten wickets to UP Brij Stars recently. With conditions slightly favoring the ball over the bat, regular wickets should fall throughout the match.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Gujarat Diamonds
MP Tigers
Gujarat Diamonds face MP Tigers at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in a key Big Cricket League Season 2 clash. Gujarat Diamonds arrive with momentum after a nine-wicket win over Southern Spartans, having also thumped Mumbai Marines earlier.
MP Tigers are searching for a reset after back-to-back defeats this season. They showed individual sparks against UP Brij Stars but need a complete performance to match Gujarat Diamonds’ recent tempo.
Gujarat Diamonds vs MP Tigers Head-to-Head Record
This is the first competitive meeting between Gujarat Diamonds and MP Tigers, with no prior head-to-head history recorded. The matchup offers a clean slate, placing greater weight on immediate form and recent individual performances from both camps.
GJD vs MPT Team Previews
Gujarat Diamonds
Gujarat Diamonds bring strong recent form. They routed Southern Spartans by nine wickets and beat Mumbai Marines by 44 runs. Upul Tharanga struck 65 off 40 last match, while Anuj Chaudhary added 67 off 59 to seal a commanding chase. Jesal Karia has provided key all-round value across games this season.
Jesal Karia took two wickets in the latest win and earlier smashed 46 off 26 with three wickets against Mumbai Marines. Asela Gunaratne contributed a 25 off 18 cameo against UP Brij Stars. The batting core of Upul Tharanga, Anuj Chaudhary, and Jesal Karia looks settled, with depth from Asela Gunaratne to finish innings.
Gujarat Diamonds Expected Playing 11
Upul Tharanga (WK), Anuj Chaudhary, Jesal Karia, Asela Gunaratne, Samarth Srinivas, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Amit Verma, Prashant Yadav, Dhairya Dalal, Mehul Patel, Shahbaz Nadeem
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MP Tigers
MP Tigers have started 2026 with two defeats but found sparks of form. Tillakaratne Dilshan hit 54 off 38 against UP Brij Stars, and Pawan Negi bagged two wickets in the same game after scoring 31 off 23 in the previous outing. Dilshan Munaweera has been steady with runs across recent matches.
Earlier results feature powerful cameos. Peter Trego smashed 54 off 29 in a 2024 fixture and followed with 29 off 9 later that year. Naman Ojha struck 36 off 23 in 2024, while Jatin Saxena posted 54 off 41 in another 2024 game. The Tigers need their current-season top order to convert starts and support their spin options led by Pawan Negi.
MP Tigers Expected Playing 11
Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dilshan Munaweera, Pawan Negi, Peter Trego, Jatin Saxena, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Saumil Das, Naman Ojha (WK), Arnav Kumar (WK), Faizal A
GJD vs MPT Toss Prediction
We expect the toss winner to field first given early assistance and the comfort of chasing in T20s at Gautam Buddh Nagar. Recent Gujarat Diamonds success chasing reinforces that approach.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex generally offers true bounce with value for timing. Expect a balanced T20 surface where new-ball seam gives way to grip for spinners as the innings progresses. A competitive first-innings score should sit around the mid-160s to low-170s range.
GJD vs MPT: Who Will Win?
We give Gujarat Diamonds the edge based on sharper 2026 form and a settled top order. Upul Tharanga’s 65 off 40 and Anuj Chaudhary’s 67 off 59 in the last outing signal reliability, while Jesal Karia’s wickets add balance. MP Tigers rely on Tillakaratne Dilshan and Pawan Negi to spark a turnaround after two losses. Pro Tip: Back Gujarat Diamonds to have the higher opening partnership given Upul Tharanga’s recent 65 and the Tigers’ inconsistent starts.
Bet on Gujarat Diamonds to win.
